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Rug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular rug with a central circular design featuring a dragon, surrounded by floral patterns and four dragon motifs, one in each corner. The rug has a thick border with a Greek key pattern. The color scheme is predominantly light gray and dark gray. The rug, titled "Rug", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk pile, wrapped metal on cotton warp and weft
Culture
China
Dimensions
449 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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